Children are natural explorers of the world around them. They possess an innate curiosity and a boundless well of energy that drives them to learn and grow. Play is how they discover, understand, and make sense of the world. For…
15 Great Gross Motor Activities To Build Skills This Summer
Are you looking for something to keep your little one busy this summer? As a parent, it can be difficult to come up with activities to keep your kiddo entertained. Why not have your child focus on developing their gross…
5 Specialized Therapy Services To Help Kids Grow and Thrive
Seeing a child struggling with developmental, emotional, or behavioral challenges is heartbreaking as a parent. Fortunately, there are specialized therapy services available that can help children reach their full potential. Whether your child has autism, ADHD, anxiety, or any other…
5 Go-To Exercises To Inspire Squats For Babies and Toddlers
Today, Pediatric Physical Therapist, Holly, talks about her favorite ways to incorporate squats for babies and toddlers to improve leg strength. As parents, we are always looking for ways to help our little ones develop and grow. Exercise is an…
What Does Occupational Therapy For Infants Look Like?
This featured guest post is by Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Mary Kate, with NAPA Center who explains what occupational therapy for infants looks like from ages 0 to 12 months. She tells you what to look for along with ways an…
4 Child Flat Feet Exercises By A Pediatric Therapist
Flat feet, or pes planus, occur when the arch of the foot is not fully developed. We see this presentation for a variety of reasons. Flat feet can stem from increased or decreased muscle tone or foot and ankle weakness. What…
Occupational Therapy For Babies – What You Need To Know
In this blog, we will discuss what occupational therapy for babies may look like. Would you believe me if I told you babies have occupations too? Despite what it sounds like, occupations aren’t just jobs. An occupation is anything that occupies…
6 Yoga Animal Poses For Kids To Improve Body Movement
Yoga animal poses are a fun way to get your child participating in full body movement, at any age and ability! Yoga Animal Poses for Kids: Improves Strength, Balance, and More Yoga is known for its many health and wellness…
7 Hula Hoop Games Kids Love – Improve Strength, Coordination, Balance
It is recommended that children and adolescents ages 6 and older get at least an hour a day of moderate or vigorous aerobic activity. Hula hoop games can be a fun way to achieve this by burning calories, strengthening muscles, and…
5 Questions To Ask Your Pediatric Physical Therapist For The Best Experience
Is your child currently working with a pediatric physical therapist or about to start soon? As a parent it may be overwhelming at times, especially if you’re new to pediatric therapy, to know what questions to ask. A good therapist-client…
A PT’s Opinion on Sitting Cross Legged – Tailor Sitting
What is the Tailor Sitting (“Sitting Cross Legged or Criss Cross Applesauce”) Position? If you know what “criss-cross applesauce” sitting looks like, you have seen a tailor sitting position (also known as sitting cross legged). This position is when a…
Hand2Mind Scooter Board – Develop Gross Motor Skills
Did you know a scooter board helps kids with or without special needs develop gross motor skills, increase muscle strength, and perform daily activities or exercises? It is an incredibly lightweight tool to encourage balance and motor planning. Children with…
